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There’s a good cross-section of real estate investors who invest in both the United States and Canadian markets. And while they have many similarities, there are also key differences. One of the most important to…
Real estate investment requires capital to get started. So, what do you do when you’ve found the perfect opportunity but don't have the capital? There's always the traditional lending option, which takes time and comes…
Time to pop the champagne! You paid off your mortgage and met all the terms your lender asked like the responsible homeowner you are. The house is all yours now… right? Not so fast. Your…
A capitalization rate—commonly referred to as a cap rate—is one of the most fundamental tools in real estate investment. The cap rate represents the ratio between an asset’s net operating income (NOI) and its property…
There’s a laundry list of decisions to make before closing on your first investment. For instance, you’ll have to decide where you want to invest, which type of property you want to acquire, whether you…
When you invest in real estate, one of the largest expenses you’ll incur—aside from the price of the property itself—is the amount paid in fees and interest to the bank holding your mortgage. As always,…
Tax code is notoriously challenging to navigate, for businesses and individuals alike. If you’re an individual operating your own real estate investment business, you’re likely to experience even more challenges. It can be a challenge…
It’s often challenging to think of your real estate investing hustle as a business, especially if you still work a full-time day job and only own one or two assets. Unfortunately, conflating your real estate…
Whether you’re a first-time investor or an established industry pro, there may be some financial products that still manage to confuse you. One ill-understood investing tool available to real estate investors is hard money loans.
Prospective real estate investors often think getting a mortgage is the only way to acquire a piece of property. After all, most home purchases occur through mortgages backed and funded by large corporate banks. But…
Lacking the liquidity necessary to make your first real estate purchase? It’s a frustrating situation to be in—especially if you’ve found a great deal or a viable opportunity. You may be wondering what options you…
Deciding which type of mortgage to use as a real estate investment vehicle—as well as the best way to pay it down—can be a true challenge for prospective investors. Depending on your investment objectives, you…
Every good investor is looking for ways to maximize the cash flow of their property while keeping expenses down. One of the strategies we love—and one we've done on every single purchase we've ever made—is…
If you’re shopping around for a mortgage to purchase an investment property, you may be wondering what type of mortgage best suits your needs and objectives as a real estate investor. The two most common…